Man Utd news: Midfield star Andreas Pereira called up to Brazil squad for first time

There was no space in the 24-man group though for any Brazilian players playing at rivals Manchester City as Gabriel Jesus, Fernandinho, Danilo and Ederson were all dropped.

Pereira, 22, starred in United’s first Premier League game of the season against Leicester and has been used regularly by boss Jose Mourinho in pre-season.

The United academy star is joined by new signing Fred, who also started the 2-1 win over the Foxes.

Brazil head coach Tite named the squad for the upcoming friendlies against United States and El Salvador in the US next month, and he has omitted eight of his World Cup stars, including Marcelo and Paulinho.